42nd District Court in New Baltimore

Landlord-Tenant Cases

Information for Landlord-Tenant Cases for the 42-2 District Court - New Baltimore.

MiFile for civil cases only 

MiFile is the State of Michigan's e-filing system. It is the process of filing court papers using a computer instead of handing them to court clerk in person. Please use the links below to learn more about MiFile and access the system to setup an account.

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This court handles Landlord/Tenant matters in Chesterfield Township, Lenox Township, New Haven and New Baltimore. Call the court for instructions at 586-725-9500.

Possession only

$55

Up to $600

$90

$601 up to $1,750

$110

$1,751 up to $10,000

$130

$10,001 up to $25,000   

$215

Land contract forfeiture

$55

Jury demand

  • There is a $20 Motion Fee for any Motions filed, which must be paid at the time of filing.
  • Second Court Mailing Fee (Landlord/Tenant) - $13 - this must be on a separate check from the filing fee.

$50

Jim V. Process Serving
  1. Scan QR code or go to Gouranger.com
  2. Click "Order Services" and/or create an account.
  3. Fill out order form, enter Defendant's address and upload case files from the Court.
  4. Enter payment information.
  5. Wait. The papers will be emailed to Court Officer Jim V. When service is complete or all attempts have been made the Return paperwork will be sent to the email entered on Gouranger.
Jim V. Process Server QR Code

Copies Needed For New Landlord Tenant Fillings

Please note the clerks can not give legal advice.

 

42-2 District Court Civil Division email 42-2districtcourtcivil@macombgov.org 

42-2 District Court Civil Division phone 586-725-9500, option 4.